The Montreal Canadiens’ front office is quietly making waves behind the scenes, and the latest whispers have set the hockey world abuzz.

At the heart of this intrigue is Lane Hutson, a young defenseman whose rookie season turned heads and whose future now seems poised for a dramatic twist.

Recent reports suggest that the Canadiens are preparing an offer that could redefine expectations for rising stars across the league—and it’s a figure that’s already sparking heated debates among fans and analysts alike.

A well-respected insider has dropped a tantalizing hint, connecting Hutson’s potential new contract to a recent blockbuster deal that shook the NHL not long ago.

But would the Canadiens really go all-in for a player still at the very start of his career? And how does this bold move compare to the choices made by other teams facing similar crossroads?

With negotiations still in flux and no official announcements yet, all eyes are on Montreal’s front office and the decisions that could shape the team’s future for years to come.

Is this the dawn of a new era on defense—or just another rumor destined to fade? The answer may surprise you, and the full story is just beginning to unfold.

Apr 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) skates during the warmup period before the game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

The well-known insider Frank Seravalli recently reported new developments regarding Lane Hutson’s next contract.

According to Seravalli, discussions are still ongoing, but the number being floated by the Canadiens is said to be the same as Brock Faber’s $8.5 million per year.

It’s interesting to see a plugged-in journalist like Seravalli commit to such a concrete figure.

The Montreal Canadiens Are Said to Have Made a Brock Faber-Style Offer to Lane Hutson

Would Hutson actually be interested in signing a Brock Faber-style deal?

That’s the question, but one thing is clear: it would be a true home run for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens organization.

Frank Seravalli: Re Lane Hutson extension: “I don’t think that there’s been a ton of progress there, I think they had some initial talks and they are still looking at that; I think the ballpark is in that Brock Faber range [8.5m AAV]” – Bleacher Report

Indeed, if Kent Hughes manages to lock down Lane Hutson long-term at $8.5 million per year, it would be incredible.

Hutson, 21, is a 5-foot-9, 162-pound left-shot defenseman who was drafted by the Canadiens in the second round of the 2022 draft.

He recorded 66 points in 82 games last season, his rookie year, while holding a -2 rating.

Faber, 23, is a 6-foot-1, 200-pound right-shot defenseman, a second-round pick by the Los Angeles Kings in 2020.

He posted 29 points in 78 games last season, after recording 47 points in 82 games as a rookie, while establishing himself as one of the best defensive defensemen in the NHL.

Do you think this is a fair comparison for Lane Hutson’s contract?